Better Than Life

DJ shows light shelf wear, crease on front flap.; A bright, solid book dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped.; 7.80 X 5.20 X 1 inches; 207 pages; "In Better than Life, Daniel Pennac shares the secrets that all book lovers treasure. Delving into his experiences as a parent, a writer and a teacher, he asks, how does the love of reading begin? How is it lost? And how can it be regained? This remarkable book explores simple ways to create a life-long devotion to reading:how reading aloud can ensure that a love of books beginswhy it is important that children develop a private relationship with bookswhat "The Reader's Bill of Rights" can do to guarantee children value readingThis book reads like a novel with gripping anecdotes from literature and fresh insights into creating and nurturing enthusiastic readers." Title: Better Than Life Author Name: Pennac, Daniel & David Homel Edition: First English Edition ISBN Number: 0889104840 ISBN-13: 9780889104846 Location Published: Toronto, Coach House Press: 1994 Binding: Hardcover Book Condition: Very Good in Very Good dust jacket Item: 1.00 lb Categories: LITERATURE, Books about Books Seller ID: 18895 Keywords: literature reading